Machinist Engineering Technician
Oasis has an exciting opportunity for a Machinist Engineering Technician located on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. This position will be supporting the U.S. Army Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) Technology Development Directorate (TDD) Propulsion Engineering Division (MPM) located on Redstone Arsenal, AL neighboring Huntsville, AL. The ERC Machinist Engineering Technician will become a member of highly specialized team in the Propulsion Engineering Division, supporting the test and evaluation of solid rocket motors, warheads, arm-fire devices, fuzes, and related ordnance components of U.S. Army missile systems.
LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal neighboring Huntsville, AL
JOB STATUS: Full Time, Hourly
TRAVEL: Although not currently anticipated, travel could be required up to 10% of the time, as mission dictates.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- HS Diploma Required.
- Experience in machine tooling, production processes, and best engineering practices in fabrication of RDTE/prototype hardware.
- Must be able to set up, install, and operate machine tool equipment (band saws, lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and/or surface grinders, etc.) for fabrication operations.
- Ability to program and/or operate Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tool stations.
- Must be able to read drawings/blueprints, with knowledge of dimensioning/tolerancing.
- Operational skills with Industrial Material Handling Equipment (MHE), to include forklifts, 2.5 ton trucks, commercial vehicles, hydraulic lifting equipment.
- Possess basic Personal Computer (PC) skills. Capable of understanding Graphical User Interface (GUI) driven test machines, composing test reports, and plotting test results in commercial software packages.
- Must be able to obtain appropriate certifications for Ammunition and Explosives (A&E) Handler/Transporter, respirator certification, forklift certification, and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with HAZMAT endorsement.
- Suitable to meet Command Oriented Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Security Screening and Evaluation requirements, per Army Regulation 190-11; Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance.
- With proper training, oversight, and safety measures, must be able to work with and around hazardous propellant/explosive/energetic materials.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time if required.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: SECRET (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)
EDUCATION: HS Diploma
CERTIFICATIONS: See desired qualifications below
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: HS Diploma and experience in machine tooling, production processes, and best engineering practices in fabrication of RDTE/prototype hardware. Associates Degree with 4+ years’ experience highly preferred. Journeyman Machinist qualification or MILITARY DUTY and experience with ammunition or ordnance devices is a plus.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Previous education, experience, and/or training in manual machine tool operation is desired.
- Associates Degree with 4+ years’ experience or 6+ years’ experience highly preferred.
- Journeyman Machinist qualification or MILITARY DUTY and experience with ammunition or ordnance devices is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform operations involving explosives and hazardous chemicals while using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.
- Perform machining tasks on a variety of different materials, including metal components, polymeric materials, solid propellants, and explosives.
- Typical duties will include missile disassembly operations, and component dissection operations to remove bulk propellant and explosives samples for physical and chemical testing.
- Perform precision weight and dimensional measurement of test specimens using dial calipers and analytical balances prior to physical testing of propellants.
- Perform equipment installation, calibration, and establishment of operational procedures for electro-mechanical or servo-hydraulic test equipment.
- Operate chemical propulsion industry standard equipment such as conditioning chambers, ovens, vacuum pumps, process control instrumentation, viscometers, computer data acquisition equipment, and electro-mechanical/servo-hydraulic test systems.
- Assemble a variety of explosive items, such as propellant test articles, igniters, rocket motors, and warheads for test and evaluation.
- Perform handling, transportation, packaging, and proper storage of class 1.1/1.3 explosive materials and hazardous chemicals.
- Properly dispose of hazardous waste generated during machining or testing. Ensure environmental, health, and safety focus is maintained in Ammunition and Explosives operations.
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries.
- Continuing education assistance.
- Professional development allotment.
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule.
Who We Are
Oasis is a premier provider of customer-driven, cost-effective, and quality Engineering Services; Enterprise Systems and Applications; Human Factors Engineering; Information Technology and Cyber Security; Professional Services; and Specialized Engineering Solutions to the Department of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and other Federal Agencies.
We strive to be an exciting and welcoming company that attracts, develops, motivates and retains the most talented, skilled and dedicated people in the industry; where they are encouraged to achieve personal excellence, purpose, and their full potential and career aspirations, while supporting mission-critical national security technologies and programs.
Oasis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, medical condition, military veteran status or on the basis of physical handicap which, with reasonable accommodation, render the application to satisfactorily perform the job available